Learning about mathematics
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Description
Chapters 14 follows on from the previous chapter, with a STEM focus. This time focussing on mathematics in ECEC. Through evidence-informed literature, readers will explore how children learn mathematics, the important role of educators, and will learn about the eight powerful mathematical ideas. Knowing more about the eight powerful mathematical ideas and how to incorporate this learning into programs is ‘an important step in supporting young children as powerful mathematicians’, according to the authors.
ISBN
978-1-74286-555-3
Publication Date
12-1-2020
Publisher
ACER Press
City
Camberwell, Australia
DOI
https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-555-3_14
Keywords
Early childhood education, Mathematics education, Mathematical concepts, Young children
Disciplines
Early Childhood Education
Recommended Citation
Perry, Bob and Dockett, Sue, "Learning about mathematics" (2020). Strong Foundations. 14.
https://research.acer.edu.au/strong-foundations/14
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Citation APA 7th edition
Perry, B., & Dockett, S. (2020). Learning about mathematics. In A. Kilderry & B. Raban (Eds.), Strong Foundations: Evidence informing practice in early childhood education and care (pp. 204-219). ACER Press. https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-555-3_14